well that all depends on your amp. if you got the proper amp that would create the correct synergy with those phones, its certainly an option to consider because of the incredible price. also dependent on if your willing to build a system around this phone. if not, then no..

edit (forgot my own opinion ): even at this very nice price, i would have to refuse. i don't have enough money for this phone and a right amp to match it.

Is is $320 shipped? Used CD3000 sell for around $300 (I've sold some on Audiogon). $320 seems like a good deal for a brand new pair, although they'll take some time to break-in. They are pretty comfy phones, and the pair I had wasn't bright or silibant. I was at least the third owner of that pair.

Originally posted by yidimsumIs is $320 shipped? Used CD3000 sell for around $300 (I've sold some on Audiogon). $320 seems like a good deal for a brand new pair, although they'll take some time to break-in. They are pretty comfy phones, and the pair I had wasn't bright or silibant. I was at least the third owner of that pair.

you've sold some? are you a dealer?

what is this "ringing" resonance that some speak of with the CD3ks? you experienced that?

wow. suddenly there're 6 supporters of the CD3ks. this looks to be exciting

what is this "ringing" resonance that some speak of with the CD3ks? you experienced that?

wow. suddenly there're 6 supporters of the CD3ks. this looks to be exciting

Nope, I'm not a dealer. I got them used from chych - another Head-Fier. I didn't experience any brightness or "ringing" with the CD3Ks, but some people have complained about it. The CD3000 are pretty picky about the amp that you use with them. They didn't sound good with the Headmaster. I think Hirsch said that they sound good with the Micro ZOTL.

Originally posted by HirschIn addition to the ZOTL, the X-Can v2 works very well with the CD-3000. The person who sold me the EAR HP4 has the W2002, but has recently been using the X-Can/CD-3000 as his primary headphone combo.

Add in a power supply upgrade and NOS tubes (and an op amp upgrade for the adventurous), and you've got a seriously good headphone setup.

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I just did a quick listen to the CD3000s with a CHA47, a portable META built by JMT, the Sugden, and an Earmax Pro. The CD was a few cuts from Forty Licks, the Rolling Stones compilation.
Here's my findings (remember, my ears are 54 years old!):
Sugden: waaaaaay too bright. No bass to speak of.
CHA47: sound was thin, again very little bass. Too much top end.
META42: better, but still not too good. A bit more bass. A more balanced sound, but still harsh in the upper registers.
Earmax Pro: Heaven.